Simple Machine Notes

Multiple Choice

What type of simple machine is a seesaw on a playground?

• Inclined Plane

• Lever

• Pulley

• Wheel and Axle

Multiple Choice

The bottom of a lightbulb is a(n)

• inclined plane

• screw

• wedge

• lever

Multiple Choice

A fork is an example of a(n)

• inclined plane

• screw

• wedge

• lever

Multiple Choice

This tool has 2 simple machines as components. What are they?

• pulley and lever

• wheel/axle and wedge

• screw and inclined plane

• wheel/axle and pulley

Multiple Choice

This part of a crane is a(n)

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

• wedge

Multiple Choice

A staircase is an example of a(n)

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

• lever

Multiple Choice

A compound machines

• made up of two or more simple machines

• make jobs easier

• are things like fishing poles

• all of these

Fill in the Blanks

There are

types of simple machines.

Multiple Choice

T or F: A windmill, rolling pin, and door knob are all examples of wheel/axle.

• True

• False